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The AI Apocalypse: Can Firms Still Push On?
Amid new doomsday concerns about AI, firms must weigh employee fears against critical business needs.
Board Roles: Only CEOs Need Apply
The highest percentage of CEOs in a decade were appointed to public boards this year. Are they the best for the job, and are there enough of them?
Here's a Shock: Turnover Isn't Low
Even in a tough job market, a surprising two-thirds of firms have exit numbers above 10%. Has corporate loyalty become a “losing battle?”
September 23, 2026
The idea of a robot-relations function to help manage interactions between humans and AI agents in the workplace is gaining traction. Will it really happen?
Being someone to rely on is becoming more critical, even in the AI era.
September 22, 2026
Five new sports are launching at the LA28 Games, including flag football. How introducing a new Olympic sport is like building a startup.
September 21, 2026
Best-selling author Dan Goleman argues how the latest set of AI questions is the latest example of an organizational problem leaders constantly face.
September 16, 2026
Facing mounting liabilities, major insurance firms are rethinking how they cover AI-related mistakes. How that could upend firms’ use of the tech.
August 9, 2022
The Lionesses’ triumph shows that success takes time, the right mindset, and the right leaders.
How to stand apart in the face of a potential recession.
August 8, 2022
In a bid to increase diversity, nearly three-quarters of S&P 500 firms have instituted age limits for board directors. But is a mandatory retirement age fair to older directors?
August 5, 2022
Why leaders need to learn about the phrase
August 3, 2022
A new viral video has many young people wondering whether they are putting too much effort into work. Why leaders should be worried.
As with a president, how new employees show up during the first 100 days can be critical. Some key steps to distinguish yourself.
August 2, 2022
Who will keep their jobs in a market downturn?
August 1, 2022
Best-selling author Daniel Goleman argues why it's essential for leaders to connect the contributions of individual employees to a collective purpose.
Many firms give employees a break in August, but a looming recession has at least some pushing for more productivity out of workers.
July 29, 2022
The summer's heat wave brings with it a new, and potentially permanent, leadership challenge. Plus, how to avoid getting laid off.
July 27, 2022
No strategy is perfect, but there are ways to make yourself more secure as the economy cools.
With a lot of bad news surrounding the business world, many Korn Ferry experts are looking for distractions as a means to recharge.
